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UNIVERSITV  OF 
ILLINOIS  UBRARY 


CATALOG  X-3 

SPALDING  ALL-STEEL  APPARATUS 


"Happy  hearts  and  happy  faces,  happy  play  in  grassy  places; 

That  was  how  in  ancient  ages,  children  grew  to  kings  and  sages. 


A.  G.  SPALDING  & BROS.,  INC.,  CHICOPEE,  MASS. 


PACIFIC  COAST  BRANCH;  156  Ceaiy  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 


CHICOPEE  FACTORY  OF  A.  G.  SPALDING  & BROS. 

The  Largest  Plant  of  its  Kind  in  the  World  - 500.000  Square  Feet  of  Floor  Spa 


" If  a man  preach  a better  sermon,  write 
book,  or  build  a better  mouse  trap  t1 
neighbor,  tho’  he  hide  himself  in  the  wil 
the  world  will  make  a beaten  path  to  hi 


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FOREWORD 


In  offering  our  latest  catalogue  of  Playground  Apparatus, 
we  wish  to  state  that  it  stands  for  an  earnest  effort  on  our 
part  to  perfect  a line  of  manufacture  abreast  with  the  spirit 
of  the  times,  and  in  every  way  capable  of  fulfilling  its  needs. 

Many  years’  experience  are  behind  the  production  illus- 
trated herein.  The  most  thoroughly  equipped  and  largest 
plant  of  its  kind  in  the  world  makes  possible  the  highest 
grade  apparatus  at  the  lowest  cost  of  manufacture.  Many 
valuable  thoughts  and  ideas  of  some  of  the  foremost  play- 
ground organizers  of  the  country  are  manifested  in  the  pro- 
duct represented.  We  trust  that  those  who  have  helped  us 
will  find  in  the  refinement  of  manufacture  offered  a keen 
appreciation  of  their  valuable  patronage  and  kindly  criticism. 

To  all  those  contemplating  the  purchase  of  Playground 
Apparatus,  we  solicil  a careful  comparison  of  quality.  The 
quality  of  apparatus  selected  is  a factor  in  the  success  of 
the  playground. 


Spalding  All-Steel  Apparatus  insures  safety  to  the  users  — 
Saves  the  necessity  of  constant  supervision  of  parts  - 
Gives  freedom  from  worry  — 

Adds  valuable  time  to  the  day's  programme 
Does  not  “eat  its  head  off”  in  repairs  — 

Gives  by  its  durability  many  added  years  of  service 
Proves  itself  a valuable  investment. 

We  will  be  glad  to  prepare  plans  and  submit  sugges- 
tions for  Private.  Schoolyard  or  Public  Playground  equipments. 
Our  experience,  knowledge  and  facilities  are  freely  offered  to 
anyone  interested. 

Every  piece  of  our  apparatus  is  manufactured  and  sold 
under  the  "Spalding  Guarantee.”  and  the  “Spalding  Guarantee" 
for  thirty  years  has  meant  one  thing  satisfaction  to  the  customer. 


A.  G.  Spalding  & Bros.,  1nc„  Chicopee,  Mass, 


INDEX  TO  CATALOG 


Athletic  Goods  .... 
Athletic  Library.  Spalding's 


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Baby  Swing  Outfit  - 38,  39,  41 
Backstops,  Basket  Ball 
Ball  Bearing  Swing  - 
Bar.  Horizontal  - - 

Bars.  Parallel  • - - 
Base  Ball.  Playground 
Basket  Ball  Backstops 
Basket  Ball  Goals  • - 

Basket  Ball,  Playground 
Board,  Incline  - ■ ■ 

Board,  jump  - - • 

Board.  Spring  • . - 

Boards.  See-Saw  - - 

Box  Chair  Swing  - - 

Boxing  Dummy  - • 

Buck,  Vaulting  - - - 


34 

35 
42.  43 

38 

50 

34 


Canvas  Playground  Balls  - 
Children's  Slide 
Chute,  Long 
Circle  Swing 
Clamps,  Pipe  - 
Climbing  Pole  • 
Combination  A 
Combination  B 
Combination  C 


Dummy,  Fighting 


PAGE 

PAGE  ! 

Fighting  Dummy  - 

...  50 

Net,  Volley  Ball 

Fittings,  Pipe  - - 

- 51,  52.  53 

. . - 31 

Flying  Rings  - - 

. - - 32 

Otildoot  Gym 

naita.  \ 

Outfit  A.7 10  - . 

...  6 j 

Giant  Stride  - - - 

...  46 

Outfit  A.941  - - 

...  7 1 

Goals,  Basket  Ball  - 

...  48 

Outfit  A.%0  - - 

- . . e 

Guard  Rails  ... 

- - 25,26 

OutfitX-llOO  . - 

. . . 9 ! 

Gymnasia,  Outdoor 

. . 5to23 

Outfit  A.  1205  - - 

...  10  ; 

Gymnasia,  Indoor  - 

...  55 

Outfit  A- 1305  - - 

...  1 1 

Outfit  X- 1400  - . 

- - 12.  13 

Hammock  Swing  - 

. - - 41 

Outfit  X-1405  - - 

- - 12.  13  ' 

Horizontal  Bar  - - 

. . - 31 

Outfit  X-I500  - - 

- - 14.  15  1 

1 Horizontal  Ladder 

. - - 29 

Outfit  X.1510  - - 

- - 16,  17  1 

Horse,  Vaulting  - 

...  34 

Outfit  X- 1540  - - 

...  15 

Outfit  X.  1650  . . 

. - 18.  19  ! 

Incline  Board  ■ ■ 

...  35 

Outfit  XX.  1700  . 

- - 20,  21  1 

1 Inclined  Ladders  - 

- 25.  26.  27 

Outfit  XX-2040  - 

- - 22.23  ' 

Inclined  Poles  - - 

. 25.  26,  27 

Jump  Board  - - 

...  34 

Park  Play  Station  . 

Jump  Standards 

...  33 

Parallel  Bars  - - 

Pipe  hittings  - - 

- 51.  52,  53 

Kindergarten  Swing 

. . 38.  39 

Playground  Balls,  Canvas  - 49 

...  35 

Ladder.  Hexible  - 

...  31 

Pole.  Climbing  . . 

...  31 

Ladder,  Horizontal 

...  29 

. 25.26.27 

Ladders,  Inclined  - 

. - 25,  26 

Poles.  Vertical  - - 

25.26, 27,31 

Ladders,  Vertical  - 

. 25,  26,  31 

Pole.  Tether  Ball  - 

- - - 49 

Udders.  Teeter  - 

...  30 

...  43 

Library,  Spalding  s 

Athletic  56 

...  49 

Long  Slide  - - - 

. - 44.  45 

Mats,  Playground  - 

- - - 35 

1 Rings,  Flying  - • 

...  32 

Maypole  - - - . 

...  46 

1 Rings.  Traveling  - 

- . 6,  32 

Medicine  Ball,  Play 

round  49 

1 Kock-a-tSye  awing 

...  40 

"Self-Swing"  - • 

- - . 39 

See-Saw  Boards  - 

- - 42.  43 

See-Saw  Outfit  - - 

...  42 

See-Saw,  Portable  • 

...  43 

Slide,  Children's 

. - 44.  45 

Slide.  Long  - - - 

. - 44,45 

Spring  Board  - - 

...  35 

Standards,  Jump  - 

...  33 

Standards,  Vaulting 

...  33 

Swing,  Baby  - - 

. 38,39.41 

Swing.  Ball  Bearing 

...  37 

Swing,  Box  Chair  - 

...  38 

Swing,  Circle  - - 

...  46 

Swing,  Exercising  - 

...  39 

Swing.  Hammock  - 

- . . 41 

Swing.  Kindergarten 

...  39 

Swing.  Rock-a-Bye 

...  40 

Swing  Outfit  J • - 

...  36 

Swing  Outfit  JK 

...  38 

Swing  Outfit  K 

...  41 

Teeter  Udders 

...  30 

Teeter-Totters  - - 

. . 42.  43 

Tether  Ball.  Playgro 

und  - . 49 

Tether  Tennis  - - 

...  49 

Trapeze  . - - . 

...  32 

1 raveling  Kings 

...  32 

Traveling  Swing  Outfit  - - 6 

Vaulting  Buck  - - 

...  34 

Vaulting  Horse  - 

...  34 

Vaulting  Standards 

...  33 

Vertical  Udders 

25,26.27.31 

Vertical  Poles  - - 

25.  26. 27.31 

Volley  Ball  Supplic 


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SPALDING  ECONOMY  FRAMES 

We  are  almost  ready  to  believe  that  the  gymnasium  frames  here  illustrated  present  the  final  evolution  in  designing; 
they  epitomize  a wide  experience  through  many  years  of  experiment  and  endeavor. 

All  motion  is  parallel,  thereby  lessening  chances  of  accident  through  one  piece  of  apparatus 
interfering  with  another. 

The  maximum  working  efficiency  per  square  foot  is  effected. 

Superfluous  pipe  is  discarded,  and  all  heavy  overhead  pipe  supports  apparatus  and  is  not 
used  merely  to  tie  sections  together. 

The  number  of  fittings  used  is  reduced  to  the  minimum,  and  they  are  of  such  special  design 
as  to  cheapen  materially  the  cost  of  making  joints. 

The  assortment  shown  is  meant  to  cover  the  demand  for  all  types  under  all  conditions.  It  will  be  found  desirable  to 
adhere  as  closely  as  possible  to  stock  designs.  Where  required,  however,  we  will  be  pleased  to  furnish  plans  of 

special  frames  on  request,  and  all  work  attendant  thereto  will  be  done  without  charge. 

Patents  have  been  applied  for,  embracing  the  new  features  of  construction,  and  our  rights  will  be  thoroughly  protected. 

CONCRETE  In  order  to  provide  the  maximum  of  stability  to  frames  and  apparatus,  we  advise  the  use  of  concrete  bases.  Holes  should 
be  dug  six  inches  deeper  than  required  and  the  bottom  paved  with  a flat  stone  or  six  inches  of  concrete.  Diameter  of  holes  should  be  about 
two  feet.  After  setting  parts,  fill  in  and  tamp  down  a concrete  mixture  made  of  one  part  Portland  cement,  three  parts  clean,  sharp  sand,  and 
five  parts  rock  (average  size  one  cubic  inch).  Provide  watchman  to  guard  against  disturbance  while  mixture  is  hardening. 

PIPE  We  recommend  standard  steel  or  wrought  iron  pipe,  galvanized,  of  sizes  specified  in  our  lists.  Painted  frames  are  not  so  durably 
finished.  Diameters  of  pipe  are  given  as  current  with  the  trade,  such  diameters  approximating  the  interior  and  not  the  exterior  measurements. 
We  maintain  a stock  of  clamps  and  various  fittings  for  apparatus  suitable  to  these  sizes  of  pipe.  The  following  are  weights  of  standard  wrought 

iron  pipe:  2-inch,  3.61  lbs.  per  foot;  3-inch,  7.54  lbs.  per  foot;  4-inch.  10.66  lbs.  per  foot. 

SPECIAL  NOTE  In  quoting  prices  of  gymnasium  outfits,  we  limit  the  specifications  and  prices  to  that  particular  part  of  the  playground 
equipment.  All  playgrounds  call  for  miscellaneous  items,  such  as  Giant  Strides.  See-Saws,  Swings,  Horses.  Bucks.  Parallels,  Jump  Boards, 
Slides,  various  game  implements,  etc.,  in  greater  or  less  variety.  We  are  always  glad  to  rnake  up  suggested  lists  upon  request,  lo  do  this 
intelligently,  we  should  receive  full  information  on  the  character  of  playground  and  conditions. 

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TRAVELING  RING  OUTFIT  “Traveling  the  Rings"  is  a popular  exercise  among  all  playground 
children.  It  is  remarkable  to  see  with  what  enthusiasm,  girls  especially,  take  to  this  form  of  amusement  how 
adept  they  become  — what  endurance  they  develop. 

All  playgrounds  cannot  afford  the  usual  frame  with  its  complete  outfit.  Many  haven  t the  space.  It 
has  seemed  to  us  desirable  therefore,  that  we  divorce  the  Traveling  Ring  Set  for  certain  conditions  and  present 
it  in  this  form,  wherein  Spalding  perfection  of  detail  obtains  throughout. 

This  is  an  efficient  playground  outfit,  accommodating  a number  of  children,  one  making  way  for 
another  continuously,  so  that  a merry-go-round  of  motion  prevails. 

Rings  are  steel  forgings,  jacketed  with  aluminum  — light  and  rust  proof  — and  hung  by  steel  chains  from 
ball  bearing  fixtures  that  are  drop-forged.  Balls,  ball  seats  and  axles  are  all  case  hardened  and  ground.  See  page  32. 

No.  A-710  Traveling  Ring  Outfit,  no  Pipe.  $52.00 

Outfit  cotnpriK.:  6 No.  X-126  Ball  Beuring  Aluminum  Traveling  Rings:  2 F-53  End  Spread  Finings;  I F-52  Center  Spread  Fitung;  8 F-J2  Bose  Flanges. 

No.  X-28.  Incline  Board,  cutra,  $10.00.  (See  page  35.) 

Shipping  Weights:  Traveling  Ring  Outfit,  200  lbs. ; Incline  Board.  70  lbs. 

PIPE  REQUIRED-2  pieces  3.in.  pipe,  each  20  ft.  long,  no  threads;  8 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  21  ft.  long,  no  threads. 


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PRIVATE  PLAYGROUND  OUTFIT 

No.  A-941.  Height,  1 4 feet.  Complete  except  pipe.  $1 10.00 
Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Moss.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings).  550  lbs. 

Pipe  Required:  3 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  !5  feet  long,  no  threads;  3 pieces  2-in.  pipe, 
each  17  feet  long,  no  threads  ; 10  pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  18  feet  long,  no  threads. 


APPARATUS 

2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Ball  Bearing  Swings. 
2 Steel  Horizontal  Bars, 

I Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladder. 

1 Formed  Steel  Climbing  Pole. 

1 Pair  Bail  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying  Rings. 


FITTINGS 

2 F-53  End  Spread  Fittings. 

2 F-9  Combination  Fittings, 
I F - 3 Single  Tee. 

I 3 F-32  Base  Flanges. 

3 F-30  Crown  Plates, 


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SCHOOLYARD  GYMNASIUM  OUTFIT 

No.  A-960.  Height.  16  feet.  Complete  except  pipe.  $130.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings),  650  lbs. 

Pipe  required:  3 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  15  feet  long,  no  threads;  3 pieces  3-in.  pipe, 
each  19  (eet  long,  no  threads:  8 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  20  feet  long,  threaded  one  end. 


APPARATUS 

2 Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum 
Flying  Rings. 

2 Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 

2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders. 
2 Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles. 


FITTINGS 

2 F - 2 Single  Elbows. 

3 F-  1 Single  Tees. 

4 F- 1 2 Brace-  Clamps. 
8 F-32  Base  Flanges. 

5 F-33  Base  Flanges. 

5 F-28  Crown  Plates. 


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PARK  "PLAY  STATION 


OUTFIT  X- 1 1 00  An  appropriate  outfit,  to  be  used  as  its  title  would 
indicate.  Placed  here  and  there  in  the  large  parks,  at  points  accessible  to 
the  small  children,  it  will  do  much  that  is  good  for  the  child  and  increase 
the  general  public  use  of  the  parks;  one  more  unit  to  assist  in  bringing 
about  a proper  appreciation  of  a beautiful  and  useful  park  system.  The 
apparatus  is  selected  and  arranged  with  care,  and  built  for  the  purpose. 

Apparatus  and  Fittings,  no  pipe,  $275,00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  weight,  1,800  lbs. 


APPARATUS 

2 Slides,  Platform.  Rails  and  Stairway. 
4 Ball-Bearing  Steel-Link  Swings. 

2 See-Saw  Boards,  with  Handles. 


FirriNcs 


2 F-M  Single  Ells.  10  F.32  Base  Flanges, 

2 F.I4M  Single  Elle.  I F-33  Base  Flange, 

2 F-27M  Double  Ells.  I Thrcodcd  Flonge. 

2 F-46  Brace  Clamps.  8 F-30  Crown  Plates. 

2 F-23  Clamp  Tees.  I F-26  Crown  Piute. 

2 F-35  Pipe  Plugs. 


Pipe  REQUIREO;  2 pieces  3-in,  pipe,  each  10  It.  long, 
threads;  I piece  3-in.  pipe.  9 ft.  10  in.  long,  threaded  on 
iong,  no  threads;  6 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  13  ft.  long,  i 
long,  threaded  one  end;  2 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  eoch  5 It.  1 


,o  threads;  I piece  3-in.  pipe.  20  ft  long  no 

. end;  2 pieces  3.in,  pipe.  eoch.  3 It.  4 in. 
o threads;  2 pieces  2.in.  pipe  each  14  It. 


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SCHOOLYARD  OUTFIT  A*  1205  for  boys  represents  a careful  selection  of  popular  apparatus  grouped  to  form  a good 
equipment  for  small  public  playground  or  schoolyard  at  moderate  cost. 

FITTINGS 

5 F - I Single  Tees,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

2 F-12  Brace  Clamps,  straight  plugs. 

4 F-32  Base  Flanges  for  2-in.  Braces. 

5 F-33  Base  Flanges  for  3-in.  Uprights. 

2 F-36  Plugs  for  3-in.  Pipe. 

3 F-28  Crown  Plates  for  3-in.  Uprights. 


Long  Steel-Lined  Slide  with  Steps 
and  Guard  Rails. 

Sec  details  of  construction  on  page  44. 
Pair  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 
Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladder. 

Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

: page  27. 


Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders 
with  Anchors. 


Combination  E. 

No.  A-1205.  Height,  14  feet. 


Steel  Climbing  Poles  with  Anchors. 
Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum 
Flying  Rings. 

Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 


Pipe  Required:  2 pieces  3-iii.  pipe,  each  I6  feet  6 inch< 


>mplete  except  pipe,  $320.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  aubjcc 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings),  1,800  lbs. 

3 long,  no  threads;  I piece  3-in.  pipe, 

:ccs  Tin.  pipe,  each  17  feet  6 inches  loi 


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k. 


SCHOOLYARD  OUTFIT  A- 1 305  is  a 

1 Long  Steel-Lined  Slide  with  Steps 
arid  Guard  Rails. 

See  detail  of  construction  on  page  44. 

1 Pair  Formed  Steel  Incline  Poles. 

1 Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladder. 

I Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  E.  See  page  27 
No.  A.1305.  Height.  14  feet 

each  16  feet  6 inches  I 


typical  assortment  of  apparatus  for  girls  us' 
small  public  playground  or  schoolyard. 

2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders 
with  Anchors 

2 Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles  with 
Anchors 

2 Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 
Rings. 

2 Formed  Steel  Teeter  Ladders 
Complete  except  pipe,  $360.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass..  ai 
Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings),  1,800  lbs. 

ong,  no  threads;  1 piece  3-in.  pipe.  15  feet  long,  no  threads;  I piece 
rads ; 1 piece  3-in.  pipe,  8 feet  long,  no  threads ; 4 pieces  2-in.  pipe 


economically  arranged  ; suitable  for 


FITTINGS: 

F - I Single  Tees. 
F-22  Tee  Clamps. 
F-12  Brace  Clamps. 
F-32  Base  Flanges. 
F-33  Base  Flanges. 
F-36  Pipe  Plugs. 
F-28  Crown  Plates. 


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ALL-STEEL  GYMNASIUM  OUTFIT  X-1400 


DIMENSIONS  AT  TCP:  . . -10  FEET  LONG  x 52  FEET  WIDE 
DIMENSIONS  AT  GROUND:  60  FEET  LONG  x 67  FEET  WIDE 


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OUTFIT  X-1400  was  designed  for  an  institution  playground  where  a certain  variety  of  the  popular  apparatus  was 

required  at  the  lowest  obtainable  cost — quality  attendant. 

The  frame  is  1 4 feet  high,  supported  and  braced  entirely  by 

2-inch  pipe.  The  top  pipes  only  are  of  3*inch  pipe.  Under  certain  conditions  it  represents  an  ideal  outfit. 

SPECIFICATIONS 

APPARATUS 

FITTINGS 

1 Long  Steel -Lined  Chute. 

4 F-53  End  Spread  Fittings. 

1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

1 Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

2 F - 9 Combination  Center  Fittings. 

Combination  A.  See  page  26 

1 Pair  Formed  Steel  Incline  Poles. 

1 F - 6 Center  Run  for  Traveling  Rings. 

1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

i Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

3 F-  3 Single  Tees,  3 in.  x 2 in. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26 

2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders. 

4 F-12  Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

2 Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles. 

2 Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Flying  Rings. 

21  h-32  Base  Flanges  tor  2-inch  Upnghts. 

6 Ball  Bearing  Traveling  Rings. 

2 Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 

5 F-30  Crown  Plates  for  2-inch  Uprights. 

No.  X-1400.  Complete  except  pipe,  $400.00. 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings),  t.800  lbs, 

n.  pipe,  each  18  feet  6 in.  long,  no  threads:  I piece  3-in.  pipe.  15  feel  long,  no  ihreodB; 

16  pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  16  feet  long,  no  threads;  5 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  17  fe 

el  long,  no  threads;  4 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  3 feet  4 inches  long,  threaded  both  ends. 

OUTFIT  X-M05  Similar  in  general  design  to  Outfit  X-1400,  except  that  XA  Slide,  as  shown  on  Pages  10  and  11, 

is  used  instead  of  Slide  Combination  A. 

No.  X.H05.  Complete  except  pipe.  $383.00. 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

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OUTFIT  X-1500  for  boys  carries  the  more  essential  features  of  equipment,  and,  at  the  price,  probably  ’ represents  the 
maximum  in  efficient  working  parts.  It  will  amply  accommodate  and  keep  occupied  a goodly  number  of  boys,  meeting  the 
playground  needs  of  the  smaller  cities.  See  pages  5 and  51. 


SPECIFICATIONS 


APPARATUS 

1  Long  Steel -Lined  Chute. 

1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

I Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  A.  See  page  28 

I Pair  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 

I Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

1 Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26 

2 Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladders. 

2 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Poles. 
2 Pairs  No.  I.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  C.  See  page  26 

1 Set  of  Six  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum 

Traveling  Rings. 

2 Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 

Rings. 

2 Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 


FITTINGS 

2 F - 3 End  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 

1 F - 6 Center  Run  for  Traveling 

3 F - I Single  Tees.  3 in.  x 3 in. 

6 F - 2 Single  Elbows,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

4 F-1  I Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

2 F-12  Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

2 F-47  Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

4 F-1  I Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

6 F-12  Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

14  F-32  Base  Flanges  for  2-inch  Braces. 

9 F-33  Base  Flanges  for  3-inch  Uprights. 

9 F-28  Crown  Plates  for  3-inch  Uprights. 


No.  X-1500.  Height.  16  feet.  Complete  except  pipe.  S490.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Maaa..  and  aubjeci  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatua  and  Fillings).  2.700  lbs. 


Pipe  Required:  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  20  feet  long,  no  threads.  5 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  15  feet  long,  no 
14  pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  20  feet  long,  threaded  one  end ; 4 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  5 feet  long,  threaded  both  ends ; 4 


threads;  9 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  19  feet  long,  no  thr< 
pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  3 feet  4 inches  long,  threaded  both  i 


ids: 

nds. 


OUTFIT  X-1540  A desirable  addition  may  be  made  to  above  outfit  by  adding  four  Formed  Steel  Teeter  Ladders 

and  pipe  fittings,  as  shown  on  page  30.  These  ladders  should  be  placed  two  on  each  side  of  the  transverse  center  section. 
Such  additions  would  change  above  specifications  as  follows : 


ADD;  2 F-12  Double  Brace  Clamps;  2 F-22  Tee  Clamps;  2 F-2  Elbows;  2 F-33  Base 
Plates.  Add  to  pipe  specifications:  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  6 feet  long,  no  threads;  2 
long,  no  threads,  drilled  to  sketch. 

No.  X-1540.  Complete  except  pipe.  $600.00,  covering  changes  abow 
Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus 


Flanges;  2 F-28  Crown 
pieces  3-in.  pipe.  8 feet 


OMIT;  2 F-47  Triple  Brace  Clamps;  2 
Flanges.  Omit  from  pipe  specifications 
2-in.  pipe,  each  20  feel  long,  threaded  t 


noted.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass  , and  subject  to  discount, 
and  Fillings).  3,000  lbs. 


F-32  Base 
; 2 pieces 


Construction  plans  in  detail  supplied  with  each  oullil. 


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ALL-STEEL  GYMNASIUM  OUTFIT  X-1510 


DIMENSIONS  AT  TOP:  - . 40  FEET  LONG  e 75  FEET  WIDE 
DIMENSIONS  AT  GROUND:  63  FEET  LONG  e 89  FEET  WIDE 


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OUTFIT  X'1510  offers  a fairly  complete  assortment  of  desirable  apparatus,  grouped  to  the  best  possible  advantage, 
and  presents  as  a whole  an  outfit  especially  designed  for  a boys  public  playground.  An  opportunity  is  provided  for  all 
varieties  of  the  most  popular  forms  of  exercise,  and  the  number  of  pieces  is  sufficient  to  suitably  accommodate  the  attendance 
in  playgrounds  of  the  smaller  municipalities.  See  pages  5 and  5 1 . 


APPARATUS. 


Long  Steel -Lined  Chute. 

Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  A.  See  page  28. 

Pair  Formed  Steel  Incline  Poles. 
Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26. 

Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladders. 
Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Poles. 
Pairs  No.  1.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  C.  See  page  26. 

Drop  Forged  Steel  Fle.tible  Ladders 
with  Anchors. 

Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles  with 
Anchors. 

Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 
Rings. 

Set  of  Six  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum 
Traveling  Rings. 

Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 


SPECIFICATIONS 

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FITTINGS. 

F - 5 End  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 

1 F - 6 Center  Run  for  Traveling  Rings. 

5 F - I Single  Tees.  3 in,  x 3 in. 

6 F - 2 Single  Elbows,  3 in.  x 3 in, 

4 F-1  I Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

4 F-I2  Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

2 F-47  Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

4 F- 1 1 Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

6 F-12  Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

18  F-32  Base  Flanges  for  2-inch  Uprights. 

1 I F-33  Base  Flanges  for  3-inch  Uprights. 

I I F-28  Crown  Plates  for  3-inch  Uprights. 


No.  X-1510.  Height,  16  feet.  Complete  except  pipe,  $585.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopet 
Shipping  Weight  (Apparntus  and  Fittings),  3,100  Iba. 


Ma! 


..  and  subject  to  discount, 


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ALL-STEEL  GYMNASIUM  OUTFIT  X-1650 


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OUTFIT  X’1650  for  girls  is  designed  to  complement  Outfits  X*1500,  X*1510  and  X"I540  for  boys.  The  assort- 
ment of  apparatus  is  based  on  experience  that  has  demonstrated  the  popularity  of  its  use,  and  for  the  smaller  cities 
we  recommend  this  type  as  ideal.  See  pages  5 and  5 1 . 


SPECIFICATIONS 

APPARATUS  FITTINGS 


2 Long  Sleel-Lined  Chutes. 

2 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladders. 

2 Pairs  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  A.  See  page  28 

1 Pair  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 

1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

1 Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26 

I Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladder. 

1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Pole. 

1 Pair  No.  I.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  C.  See  page  26 

2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders 

with  Anchors. 


2 F-5  End  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 

1 F - 6 Center  Run  for  Traveling  Rings. 
4 F - 9 Combination  Fittings. 

4 F-14  Single  Elbows,  2 in.  x 3 in. 

2 F ' 2 Single  Elbows,  3 in.  x 3 In, 

2 F-23  Tee  Clamps,  2 in.  x 3 in. 

4 F-46  Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

4 F-1  I Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

6 F-12  Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

20  F-32  Base  Flanges  for  2-inch  Braces. 


Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles  with 
Anchors. 

Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 
Rings. 

Set  of  Seven  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum 
Traveling  Rings, 

Formed  Steel  Teeter  Ladders. 


2 F-33  Base  Flanges  for  3-inch  Uprights. 

2 F-36  Plugs  for  3-inch  Pipe. 

2 F-28  Crown  Plates  for  3-inch  Uprights. 

8 F-30  Crown  Plates  for  2-inch  Uprights. 


No.  X-1650.  Height,  14  fee 


omplete  except  pipe.  $725.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mom.,  and  subjee 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings).  3,500  lbs. 


Pipe  Required:  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  20  ft.  long,  no  treads;  3 pieces  3-in 
2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  8 ft.  long,  no  threads;  2 pieces  3-in.^  r 

2-in.  pipe,  each  18  ft.  long,  no  threads;  4 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  t ' ’’’ 
each  3 ft.  4 in.  long,  threaded  both  ends. 


jch  17  ft.  6 in.  long,  threaded  c 


no  threads;  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  15  ft.  6 in.  long,  no  threads; 
sketch;  8 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  17  It.  long,  no  threads;  8 pieces 
2-in,  pipe,  each  5 ft.  long,  threoded  both  ends;  4 pieces  2-in.  pipe, 


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OUTFIT  XX-1700  was  originally  designed  as  the  result  of  a demand  for  a combination  frame — that  is,  one  for  boys 
and  girls.  The  purpose  was  not  ideal,  but  necessity  imposed  the  makeshift.  Since  then  we  have  adopted  the  design  as 
particularly  appropriate  in  playgrounds  not  sufficiently  crowded  to  warrant  further  duplication  of  climbing  and  sliding  com- 
binations, but  desirous  of  two  lines  of  Traveling  Rings.  This  piece  of  apparatus  is  one  of  the  most  popular,  and  desirable 
because  the  exercise  is  progressive.  The  Rings,  suspended  side  by  side  in  parallel  lines,  as  shown,  offer  opportunity  for 
competitive  work,  relay  races,  etc. ; also  provide  means  of  utilizing  two  sets  of  Rings  at  different  heights.  The  arrangement 
is  altogether  commendable.  See  pages  5 and  5 1 . 


SPECIFICATIONS 


APPARATUS 


2 Long  Steel- Lined  Chutes. 

2 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladders. 

2 Pairs  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  A.  See  page  26 
2 Pairs  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 

2 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladders. 

2 Pairs  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26 
2 Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladders 
with  Anchors. 

2 Formed  Steel  Climbing  Poles  with 
Anchors. 

2 Sets  of  Six  each  Ball  Bearing  Alumi- 

num Traveling  Rings. 

3 Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 

Rings. 

1 Ball  Bearing  Steel  Trapeze. 

2 Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 


FITTINGS 

3 End  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 

6 Center  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 

1 Single  Tees,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

2 Single  Elbows,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

1 Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

2 Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

7 Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 

1 Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

2 Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 

2 Base  Flanges  for  2-inch  Braces. 

3 Base  Flanges  for  3-inch  Uprights. 

8 Crown  Plates  for  3-inch  Uprights. 


No.  XX-1700.  Height,  16  feet.  Complete  except  pipe,  $760.00. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fi 


Price  f.o.b.  Chic 
tings).  3,W0  lbs. 


;e,  Mass.,  and  aubjcc 


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ALL-STEEL  GYMNASIUM  OUTFIT  XX-2040 


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OUTFIT  XX-2040  for  boys  offers  an  outdoor  gymnasium  of  a very  complete  type,  with  a slight  rearrangement  and 
change  of  apparatus  to  those  of  similar  class  previously  shown.  The  choice  between  types  may  rest  upon  individual  prefer- 
ence in  the  matter  of  details.  This  frame,  however,  might  be  adaptable  to  combination  use  — that  is,  for  boys  and  girls 

if  necessity  demanded,  somewhat  better  than  those  specially  listed  for  their  respective  sex.  One-half  of  the  frame  could  be 
dropped  to  a 1 4 foot  height.  See  pages  5 and  3 1 . 


APPARATUS 


SPECIFICATIONS 


Long  Steel-Lined  Chutes 
Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladders. 
Pairs  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  A.  See  page  26 

Pair  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 
Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder. 

Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  B.  See  page  26 

Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladders. 
Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Poles. 
Pairs  No.  I.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Combination  C.  See  page  26 

Pair  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles. 
Drop  Forged  Steel  Flexible  Ladder. 
Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails. 

Pairs  Ball  Bearing  Aluminum  Flying 
Rings. 

Sets  of  Six  each  Bali  Bearing  Alumi- 
num Traveling  Rings. 

Ball  Bearing  Steel  Trapeze. 

Formed  Steel  Teeter  Ladders. 

Steel  Horizontal  Bars. 


F-5 
F-6 
F-  1 
F-2 
F-22 
F-1 1 
F-12 
F-47 
F-l  I 
F-!2 
F-32 
F-33 
F-28 


FITTINGS 

End  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 
Center  Runs  for  Traveling  Rings. 
Single  Tees,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

Single  Elbows,  3 in.  x 3 in. 

Tee  Clamps.  3 in.  x 3 in. 

Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 
Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 
Brace  Clamps  with  straight  plugs. 
Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 
Brace  Clamps  with  offset  plugs. 
Base  Flanges,  for  2-in.  Braces. 
Base  Flanges,  for  3-in.  Uprights. 
Crown  Plates,  for  3-in.  Uprights. 


No.  XX*2040.  Height,  16  feet.  Complete  except  pipe.  $930.00.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mnss.,  and  aubjcct  to  diacount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Apparatus  and  Fittings).  4.700  lbs. 


Pipe  Required-  4 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  20  feet  long,  no  threads:  6 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  16  feet  long,  no  threads;  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  15  feet  long,  no  threads: 
15  pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  19  feet  long,  no  threads;  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  8 feet  long,  no  threads;  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  8 feel  long,  no  ihrends.  drilled  to  sketch; 
20  pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  20  feet  long,  threaded  one  end;  8 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  5 feet  long,  threaded  both  ends;  6 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  3 feet  4 inches  long,  threaded  both  ends. 


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It  was  early  demonstrated  to  us  that  wooden  apparatus,  particularly  ladders  and  poles  in 
their  various  combinations,  were  unfit  for  playground  use.  Lack  of  durability  in  use  and 
through  climatic  conditions,  as  well  as  the  dangerous  condition  of  such  worn-out  material, 
emphasized  the  necessity  of  improvement.  At  a very  considerable  expense,  and  after  much 
experimenting,  we  have  succeeded  in  perfecting  a line  of  steel  apparatus  that  supplies  all  the 
needed  elements  of  a playground  equipment.  Judging  from  the  way  in  which  it  has  been 
received,  we  feel  that  we  may  justly  claim  it  superior  to  anything  of  its  kind.  It  is  weather- 
proof, splinter-proof,  and,  as  nearly  as  the  assertion  may  be  made  of  material  things,  time- 
proof.  All  apparatus  is  finished  complete  in  a hot  galvanizing  tank.  Every  seam,  crevice 
and  joint  is  closed  with  molten  metal.  Inside  and  out  it  is  absolutely  rust-proof.  It  has  a 
smooth  exterior  surface,  no  bolt-heads,  rivets  or  clamps  protruding,  nor  are  there  any  in  its 
construction.  Made  from  smooth,  cold  - drawn  sheet  steel,  properly  shaped  in  special  dies, 
it  will  be  found  in  a class  by  itself  — Strong,  Safe,  Serviceable.  This  apparatus,  after  four 
seasons’  trial  in  the  principal  cities  of  the  country,  bears  their  unqualified  endorsement. 


Our  improved  method  of  attaching 
the  apparatus  at  the  ground,  instead  of 
grouting  in  cement  as  heretofore,  per- 
mits convenient  removal  during  winter 
months,  and  if,  in  the  course  of  time, 
re  - galvanizing  becomes  necessary,  it 
may  be  done  locally  at  the  minimum 
expense. 

The  anchors  are  heavy  iron  castings 
with  a broad  base  and  should  be  firmly 
grouted  in  cement.  The  top  of  the 
cement  should  be  slightly  crowned  and 
extend  as  close  to  point  of  attachment 
as  bolt  head  and  nut  will  permit. 


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CLIMBING  AND  SLIDING  COMBINATIONS 


We  illustrate  on  these  pages  several  different  forms  of 
climbing  and  sliding  combinations.  Apparatus  of  this  class  is 
of  the  most  popular  type.  It  satisfies  an  instinct  for  getting  up 
in  the  air  and  fast  motion.  It  admits  of  endless  forms  of  fun. 
Exercises  of  great  variety  and  benefit,  promoting  courage  and 
ability  to  handle  one's  self,  result  from  its  use.  As  a combination 
for  playground  purposes  its  advantages  are  manifold.  It  accom- 
modates a crowd  and  keeps  it  in  constant  motion,  one  making 
way  for  another.  It  changes  square  foot  space  to  cubic  foot 
space,  and  is  excellently  adapted  for  small  grounds  and  con- 
gested conditions.  It  accomplishes  the  dual  purpose  of  pro- 
viding entertainment  and  exercise  for  the  children  and  also 
braces  the  framework  for  other  apparatus.  It  promotes  inventive 
qualities  for  all  sorts  of  games  of  tag,  follow-the-leader,  etc., 
as  well  as  offering  opportunities  for  team  and  relay  races.  For 
best  results  as  many  varieties  should  be  provided  as  conditions 
permit.  Equally  adaptable  to  either  girls’  or  boys'  playgrounds. 

Vertical  Ladders  are  slightly  inclined  to  keep  the  child  over 
the  center  of  gravity  in  the  vertical  climb,  with  the  body  in 
a natural  position.  This  arrangement  makes  the  ascent  easier 
and  safer,  particularly  with  the  smaller  children. 

The  guard  rails  at  the  top  are  made  in  two  different 
styles,  as  shown,  affording  safe  passage  across  the  frame 
before  getting  ready  for  the  descent. 

For  this  class  of  apparatus  nothing  is  better  than  our 
Formed  Steel  Ladders  and  Poles,  assembled  without  the  use  of 
rivets  or  bolts,  and  presenting  surfaces  perfectly  clear  of  sharp 
edges  and  projections.  Safest  and  most  durable,  therefore  most 
economical.  All  apparatus  and  fittings  heavily  galvanized  by  the 
hot  process.  See  page  24. 


No.  X-214.  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladder,  14-ft.  Frame.  Each,  $40.00 


No.  X-216.  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Ladder.  16-ft.  Frame.  " 40.00 

No.  X-314.  Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder,  14-ft.  Frame.  “ 32.00 

No.  X-316.  Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder.  16-ft.  Frame.  " 32.00 

No.  X-414.  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles.  14-ft.  Frame.  Pair,  25.00 

No.  X-416.  Formed  Steel  Inclined  Poles,  16-ft.  Frame.  " 25.00 


No.  X-514.  Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Pole.  1 4-ft.Frame.  Each.  10.00 
No.  X-5I6.  Formed  Steel  Vertical  Sliding  Pole.  1 6-ft. Frame.  " 10.00 


No.  X - 30.  Long  Steel-Lined  Chute. " 100.00 

No.  1.  H.  Guard  Rails  for  Vertical  Pole Set,  7.50 

No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails  for  Inclined  Poles.  ...  " 10.00 


See  pages  24,  26,  27.  28,  (or  delDils. 

Prices  quoted  include  necessary  clamps  and  ground  sockets. 

All  prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

SHIPPING  WEIGHTS 

Steel  Ladders 7 lbs.  to  foot 

Vertical  Pole . 3 lbs.  to  font 

Inclined  Poles,  pair  ......  .6  lbs.  to  fool 

No,  X-30  Steel-Lined  Chute 750  lbs. 

No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails 50  lbs. 

No.  I.  H.  Guard  Rails  ...  ....  30  lbs. 


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To  provide  a slide  or  "chute"  for  older  children, 
and  thereby  satisfy  those  who  at  times  usurp 
the  rights  of  the  younger  by  monopolizing 
iheir  favorite  piece  of  apparatus,  we  have 
designed  Combination  A.  This  is  a modifi- 
cation  of  children's  slide  shown  on  page  44, 

designed  to  gradually  reduce  the  speed  at  the  ^ ^ 

end  of  the  trip  and  let  the  child  finish  in  a w /W  1 ^ 

standing  position.  ^ 

The  hramework  is  substantially  made  of 

selected  wood,  oil  finished.  The  sides  are  extra  J 

deep,  to  insure  safety  in  descent,  further  pro- 
tection  being  given  by  the  guard  rails  at  the 
top.  There  is  a malleable  iron  apron  extend- 

ing  from  the  top  pipe  to  the  bedway,  to  ^ 

facilitate  the  seating  operation  and  to  take  the 
wear  of  the  heels  striking  at  this  point. 

Combination  A consists  of: 

1 Long  Steel -Lined  Chute,  No.  X-30.  $100.00 
1 Formed  Steel  Vertical  Ladder.  . 32.00 

Pair  No.  A.  H.  Guard  Rails 10.00 

Shipping  Weight : f ~ ^ 

Chute.  750  lbs.:  Ladder.  1-10  lbs.;  Guard  Rails.  SO  lbs. 

Pipe  hllings  and  pipe  shown  represent  a part  of  the  main  frame 
and  are  not  included. 

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HORIZONTAL  LADDER  We  recommend  the  method  of  treat- 
ing the  Horizontal  Ladder  as  a separate  piece  of  apparatus  and  not 
suspended  from  the  gymnasium  frame.  The  cut  illustrates  our  All- 
Steel  Ladder,  mounted  upon  tubular  uprights  grouted  three  feet  in 
the  ground.  Three  rungs  are  inserted  between  uprights,  which  place 
the  Ladder  within  reach  of  all.  All  forms  of  hanging  work  are  both 
natural  and  beneficial  to  children.  The  Ladder  shown  is  16  feel 
long  and  set  7 feet  6 inches  above  ground.  All  parts  are  galvanized. 

No.  X-907.  Horizontal  Ladder.  Complete,  $60.00 

Price  f.o.b,  Chicopee.  Moss.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  weight.  250  lbs. 


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This  picture  illustrates  the  method  of  connecting  a Teeter  Ladder  extension  to  a high 
frame.  The  Teeter  Ladders,  either  single  or  double,  are,  however,  generally  used  on  a 
separate  frame,  the  following  fittings  being  required  : 

2 F-2  Single  Elbows  - - at  $3.50  - 

2 F-33  Base  Flanges  - • .75  • 

2 F-28  Crown  Plates  - - .50  • 


$7.00 


Complete  Set  of  Fittings,  $9.50 


teeter  ladders  are  greatly  abused  pieces  of  apparatus.  They 
demonstrate  the  effectiveness  and  economy  of  our  all-steel  construction. 
Physiologically  they  are  excellent  exercisers  for  growing  children,  and 
this  is  enhanced  by  the  pleasure  of  use.  Where  two  ladders  are  used, 
one  may  be  mounted  on  top  of  pipe  and  the  fittings  reversed  for  the 
other,  hanging  it  under  the  pipe.  This  gives  a height  variation  of 
approximately  one  foot. 

No.  X-87.  Teeter  Ladder  only,  with  clamps  for  3-in.  pipe.  $25.00 

Pipe  and  Fittings  extra.  Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  subject  to  discount. 
Shipping  Weight,  65  lbs. 

PIPE  SPECIFICATIONS 
Standard  Galvanized  Steel  Pipe  to  be  bought  locally. 

SINGLE  Teeter  ladder  frame:  I piece  3-inch  pipe.  “I  feet  long,  no  threads;  2 pieces 
3-inch  pipe,  each  8 feet  long,  no  threads,  drilled  to  sketch. 

Double  Teeter  Ladder  Frame:  l piece  3-inch  pipe.  8 feet  long,  no  threads; 
2 pieces  3-inch  pipe,  each  8 feet  long,  no  threads,  drilled  to  sketch. 


.ghi,  100  It 


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STEEL  HORIZONTAL  BAR  Consists  of  two  malleable  clamp  ends 
for  2-in.  or  3-in.  pipe  and  a steel  bar  1 /g  in.  diameter,  7 ft.  6 in.  long  on 
centers  of  uprights.  Any  length  made  to  order.  All  parts  are  hot  galvanized. 
No.  X-71.  Horizontal  Bar.  with  Clamps  for  2-in.  pipe.  Each.  $8.00 
No.  X-72.  Horizontal  Bar,  with  Clamps  for  3-in.  pipe.  “ 8.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  30  lbs. 

STEEL  CLIMBING  POLE  Made  ]\?  inches  in  diameter,  of  smoothly 
drawn  cold-rolled  steel,  hot  galvanized ; suspended  by  malleable  fittings,  having 
a malleable  eye  plug  in  the  lower  end  with  chain-anchor  to  set  in  the  ground 
as  shown  in  detail.  Experience  has  proven  the  necessity  for  the  anchor. 

No.  X-96.  Climbing  Pole,  with  Anchor.  Each,  $7.50 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  25  lbs. 

STEEL  FLEXIBLE  LADDER  This  ladder  takes  the  place  of  the 
always  unsatisfactory  rope  ladder.  The  rungs  are  metal  tubing:  connecting 
links  drop-forged,  and  every  part  hot  galvanized,  it  adds  variety  to  the  regular 
ladder  work,  is  popular,  and  just  as  serviceable  as  the  rigid  steel  ladders. 

No.  X-212.  Flexible  Ladder,  with  Anchors.  Each,  $20,00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  60  lbs. 


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rrrr 


Flying 


Rings 


Detail  of  Steel  Trapeze  Detail  of  Ball-Bearing  Connection 

FLYING  RINGS  ~ TRAVELING  RINGS  ~ TRAPEZE 

Aluminum  for  Flying  and  Traveling  Rings  offers  advantages 
so  pronounced,  bulk  without  extreme  weight,  and  permanent  rust- 
proof qualities,  that  we  have  decided  to  use  it  exclusively. 

The  Ring  consists  of  a steel  forging  covered  with  an  alum- 
inum jacket  of  the  right  size  and  shape,  cast  on.  The  exposed  steel 
part  is  hot  galvanized.  We  believe  this  will  be  found  an  ideal  ring  for 
out-of-door  use  and  preferable  to  any  other  form.  The  ball  bearings 
used  as  a frame  connection  are  similar  to  those  used  on  our  swings, 
and  a test  of  years  has  demonstrated  their  durability  and  safety. 

The  fittings  are  drop  forgings  hot  galvanized,  with  case-hard- 
ened balls,  ball  race  and  stud  bolts.  The  rings  are  suspended  by 
machine-made  chain,  and  the  assembled  apparatus  is  tested  to  many 
times  its  requisite  degree  of  strength. 

No.  X-125.  Aluminum  Flying  Rings.  Pair,  $10.00 

No.  X-126.  Aluminum  Traveling  Ring.  Each,  5.00 

Usually  used  in  scis  of  six.  See  Outfit  A-710  on  page  6. 

No.  X-127.  Ball  Bearing  Steel  Trapeze.  Each,  $8.00 

Prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight:  Flying  Rings,  per  pair.  20  lbs.;  Traveling  Rings,  each.  10  lbs. 

Steel  Trapeze.  35  lbs. 


Traveling 


Ring 


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JUMP  STANDARDS  Uprights  are  tubular, 
2'/4*inch  in  diameter,  and  stand  six  feet  above  the 
surface  and  three  feet  in  the  ground.  They  are  per- 
forated to  provide  the  varying  adjustments.  The 
pin,  a unique  device,  consists  of  a sliding  collar  with 
a pin  projection  and  a lug  to  engage  the  holes 
in  the  Upright. 

No.  X-l  19.  Fixed  Jump  Standards,  complete,  $12.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight.  80  lbs. 


ALL-STEEL  PARALLEL  BARS  Steel  rails  ten  feet  long,  formed  by  special 
machinery  to  proper  egg  shape -offering  best  grip  to  hand-free  from  edges  or  broken  sur- 
faces, strongly  bolted  from  inside  to  malleable  iron  sockets.  Uprights  are  Z/^-in.  wrought 
iron  pipe,  mounted  on  base  flanges,  set  in  ground  three  feet  deep.  All  parts  galvanized. 

No.  X-78.  All-Steel  Fixed  Parallel  Bars.  $35.00 
Shipping  Weight.  275  lbs, 


VAULTING  STANDARDS  Made  similar  in  construction  to  Jump  Standards,  only 
that  the  uprights  are  to  stand  I 2 (eet  high  above  ground.  Each  upright  is  provided  with  a 
series  ot  iron  steps  on  the  side  that  high  adjustments  may  conveniently  be  made. 


No.  X-l  16.  Fixed  Vaulting  Standard,  complete.  $25.00 

Prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Moss.,  and  subject  to  discount. 
Shipping  Weight,  120  lbs. 


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FIXED  VAULTING  HORSE  AND  BUCK  For  playgrounds  desiring  fixed  apparatus, 
the  Horse  and  Buck  illustrated  will  be  found  very  satisfactory.  Bodies  are  padded,  covered 
with  heavy  No.  4 duck,  having  welted  leather  seams,  and  painted  with  two  coats  of  special 
gutta  percha  paint.  Bodies  may  be  easily  and  quickly  removed  from  uprights  when  desired. 
No.  X'l.  Fixed  Vaulting  Horse.  $40.00  No.  X-2.  Fixed  Vaulting  Buck.  $25.00 

Shipping  Weight.  200  lbs.  Shipping  Weight,  105  lbs. 

JUMP  BOARD  Substantially  made,  all  parts  screwed  together.  Top  of  board  is  slatted 
as  shown,  to  allow  dirt  to  sift  through.  Painted  with  three  coats  durable  outdoor  paint. 
No.  X-25.  Jump  Board.  Each,  $6.00 

Prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight,  30  lbs. 


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INCLINE  BOARD  Extra  heavy  and  strongly  put 
together.  All  parts  screwed  in  place.  Top  slatted  to 
permit  dirt  to  sift  through.  Painted  with  three  coats 
of  outdoor  paint. 

No.  X-28.  Each,  $10.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mom.,  and  eubjecl  lo  discount. 

ShippiHR  Weight,  70  Iba, 


PLAYGROUND  MATS  Made  of  two  inch- 
thicknesses of  best  hair  felt,  covered  with  heavy  duck. 
Covers  are  sewed  on  the  inside  with  a lock  stitch  and 
then  reversed,  thereby  eliminating  the  possibility  of 
seams  opening  up  because  of  stitches  being  worn  or 
cut.  Entire  mat  is  painted  with  three  coats  of  durable 
elastic  gutta  percha  paint. 

No.  X-00.  Size  3x5  feet  by  2 inches  thick.  $10.50 

No.  X-OI.  Size  4 X 6 feet  by  2 inches  thick.  16.80 

No.  X-02.  Size  3x6  feet  by  2 inches  thick.  21.00 

No.  X-03.  Size  5 X 10  feet  by  2 inches  thick.  35.00 

Prices  I-o-b.  Chicopee,  Musa.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight,  2 lbs.  lo  square  fool. 

Special  sizes  of  Playground  Muta  can  be  mode  to 
order  at  70  cents  per  square  fool. 


SPRING  BOARD  Made  throughout  of  selected 
white  ash.  Painted  with  three  coals  of  durable  out- 
door paint. 

No.  X-58.  Each.  $30.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Maas . and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight.  1 10  lbs. 


Spalding  All-Stelel  Apparatus  for  the  Playground 


'J  \ ±/  \ 

f \ 

SWING  OUTFIT  J consists  of  six  ball  bearing,  steel  link  Swings  and  malleable 
fittings  to  construct  a frame  30  feet  long  and  1 2 feet  high.  Our  combination  end  and 
center  fittings  provide  the  strongest,  neatest  and  most  economical  construction  possible. 
This  outfit  may  be  made  up  for  nine  and  twelve  Swings  by  adding  additional  bays. 

No.  J Swing  Outfit,  no  pipe.  $85.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight  (Six  Swings  and  Frame  Fittings  Complete),  360  lbs. 

Outfit  comprises  6 No.  X-S  Ball  Bearing  Steel  Link  Swings:  2 No.  F-33  End  Fittings; 

I No.  F'52  Center  Fitting;  8 No.  F-32  Base  Flanges. 

Pipe  Required:  2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  15  feet  long,  no  threads;  8 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  16  feet  long, 
no  threads. 


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>1  Dcop  Forgcd  Bnll 


SPALDING  IMPROVED 
BALL  BEARING  STEEL  LINK  SWING 

In  days  past  a swing  comprised  a piece  of  rope 
tied  to  some  conveniently-projecting  limb,  and,  if 
luxurious,  an  old  piece  of  board  for  a seat— and 
good  fun  it  was,  too.  That  swing,  however,  was 
not  in  constant  use  by  one  or  two  children  from 
sunrise  to  sunset,  and  sometimes  beyond  that,  as 
are  many  of  our  municipal  playground  swings. 
The  modern  playground  needs  something  better 
adapted  to  its  requirements— a perfect  mechanical 
device  designed  to  stand  incessant  wear  under  any 
and  all  conditions,  with  every  precaution  taken  to 
insure  the  safety  of  the  user. 

Our  new  swing,  with  ball  bearing  drop-forged 
hangers,  and  drop-forged  links  in  place  of  rope,  will 
be  found  adequate  to  modern  playground  needs. 
Rope  suspensions  are  good,  but  they  stretch,  and 
the  swing  hangs  unevenly.  The  splices  elongate 
and  unravel  through  wear.  Sometimes  the  ropes 
are  maliciously  cut.  Chain  suspensions  were  better 
in  many  respects,  but  harder  on  the  hands.  Our 
drop-forged  links  are  twelve  inches  long,  nicely 
shaped  and  rounded,  giving  a good,  smooth  grip, 
and,  being  forged  hot  from  a solid  bar,  offer  the 
strongest,  safest  construction  possible. 

Each  swing  is  thoroughly  tested  in  a special 
machine  to  2,000  lbs.  tensile  strain,  which  is  man\) 
times  the  strain  of  actual  use. 

All  metal  parts  of  our  swing  are  hot  galvan- 
ized, and  its  various  features  make  it  unquestionably 
the  best  and,  in  the  end.  the  cheapest  obtainable. 
No.  X-S.  Ball  Bearing  Steel  Link  Swing.  Each,  $10.50 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Ma»s..  and  silbject  to  discount, 
Shipping  Weight,  each,  35  lbs. 

For  PHces  of  Ball  Bearing  Connection.  See  Pokc  52. 


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KINDERGARTEN  SWING  Designed  for  the  use  of  the  smaller  children  of  the  playground.  The  Box  Chairs  are 
suspended  from  the  four  corners  to  insure  steadiness,  and  have  a sliding  bar  in  front  to  hold  child  safely  in  the  swing.  The 
seat  is  twelve  inches  square,  just  large  enough  for  a snug  fit  for  children  of  the  proper  age,  but  unattractive  to  older  children 
for  whom  it  is  not  intended.  The  rope  suspensions  are  smooth-braided  bell  cord  of  heavy  weight,  hung  from  malleable  clamp 
fittings.  A frame  30  feet  long  and  8 feet  high  above  ground  is  required.  The  uprights  should  be  grouted  3 feet  in  the  ground. 

No.  JK.  Kindergarten  Swing  Outfit,  consisting  of  8 Box  Chair  Swings  and  all  frame  fittings,  no  pipe.  $50.00 
No.  BX.  Box  Chair  Swings  only.  Each.  $3.50 

Price#  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Ma#s.,  end  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  Single  Swing,  25  lbs.;  Eight  Swings  and  Fittings.  250  lbs. 

Pipe  Required;  2 piece#  3-in.  pipe,  each  13  Feet  long,  no  threads:  3 pieces  3.in.  pipe,  each  II  feet  tong,  no  threads. 

Note— Hammock  Swings  shown  on  page  4!  can  be  substituted  for  Box  Chairs  if  desired. 


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SPALDING 


“SELF-SWING” 

Applied  For. 


A new  member  of  the  swing  family 
makes  its  debut  herewith.  Possessing  several 
unique  features  of  value,  we  place  it  on  the 
market  for  the  judgment  of  the  public  in  full 
confidence  that  it  will  find  many  friends. 

The  seat  is  of  the  box  chair  pattern— safe 
and  sane.  Strong  webbing  encircles  the  body 
of  the  child,  affording  a yielding  support, 
securely  anchored  to  the  wire  suspensions  by 
metal  clips  and  providing  a sliding  front  strap 
for  ease  of  entrance  and  exit.  The  hangings  are 
metal,  all  parts  hot  galvanized.  Malleable  head- 
pieces  and  drop-forged  ball-bearing  connec- 
tions insure  the  durable  service  that  becomes 
a recognized  part  of  Spalding  Apparatus. 

When  the  child  is  seated  in  the  swing,  the  hands  are  raised  above  the  head  (an  excellent  exer- 
cising position),  and  by  grasping  the  handles  of  the  cross  bar  and  pulling  downward  the  swing  is 
propelled  forward.  The  bar  slides  with  the  movement  of  the  Swing,  keeping  the  arms  in  motion, 
strengthening  and  developing  the  upper  muscles  (without  straining),  and  making  the  child  independent 
for  its  pleasure.  Heretofore  the  small  youngster  needed  a helper  to  keep  him  amused. 

Designed  for  children  of  4 to  8 years  of  age. 

The  Spalding  “Self-Swing”  Outfit  consists  of  eight  swings  and  all  fittings  necessary  for  a frame 
as  shown  on  page  38. 

No.  JKS.  Complete  except  pipe,  $85.00.  Swings  only,  each.  $8.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  weight  Outhl  JKS,  450  Iba.  Shipping  weight,  each  50  lbs. 


Pipe  Required:  2 pie. 


! 3>inch  pip 


tach  [5  te< 


lorn 


> threads;  3 pieces  3-inch  pipe,  each  II  (eel  lor 


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IMPROVED 
ROCK'A'BYE  SWING 
This  Swing  has  undergone  many 
improvements.  Playground  tests  de- 
veloped the  need  of  greater  strength 
and  durability,  which  have  been  ade- 
quately supplied  in  this,  our  latest 
model. 

Heavy  roller  bearings  are  used 
on  uprights  and  braces  at  both  ends 
of  hangers.  All  parts  case  hardened 
and  the  best  construction  prevails 
throughout. 

A “little  mother”  stands  at  one  end, 
or  one  at  each  end,  and  by  holding  the 
uprights  and  giving  a rocking  motion 
the  swing  is  started.  The  swing  travels 
in  parallel  planes,  keeping  the  children 
on  “even  keel."  The  utility  of  a device 
of  this  kind  for  the  care  of  seven 
young  children  by  one  attendant,  who 
also  has  the  fun  of  motion,  will  be 
apparent.  The  chair  arms  and  back 
stays  are  malleable  iron,  galvanized; 
the  seat  and  back  rests  are  wood, 
painted.  All  fittings  are  malleable.  The 
frame  stands  9 feet  above  the  surface 
and  is  grouted  in  the  ground  in 
cement  to  a depth  of  3 feet. 

No.  RS.  Rock-A-Bye  Swing,  includ- 
ing hangers  and  all  Frame  Fittings, 
but  no  pipe  for  frame.  . $100.00 
Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight,  750  lbs. 

Pipe  required; 

4 pieces  3*in.  pipe,  each  12  ieet  long,  no  threads; 

2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  10  feet  long,  no  threads; 

2 pieces  3-in.  pipe,  each  7 feet  long,  no  threads; 

4 pieces  2-in.  pipe,  each  13  feet  long,  threaded  one  end. 


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BABY  SWING  OUTFIT  This  "Baby  Swing"  is  well  adapted  to  hold  infants.  The  hammock  is  suspended  from 
the  formed  side  arms  and  contains  no  hard  supports  that  contact  with  the  child's  body.  Mothers  visiting  playgrounds  with 
young  babies  can  provide  rest  for  the  baby  as  well  as  for  self  through  the  medium  of  this  swing. 

The  hammock  is  made  of  strong  canvas,  properly  shaped,  suspended  from  its  extreme  corners,  as  shown,  from  iron 
hooks  screwed  into  the  frame.  The  frame  is  made  of  wood,  strongly  braced,  and  is  portable.  It  may  easily  be  moved 
to  the  shaded  parts  of  the  grounds. 

No.  K.  Baby  Swing  Outfit Complete,  $25.00 

No.  HK.  Single  Hammock 3.50 

Prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass,,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight ; Outfit  K Complete,  100  lbs.;  Single  Hammock,  5 lbs. 


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SEE 'SAW  OUTFIT  L consists  of  four  12-foot  teeter  boards  made  of  extra  heavy,  clear,  selected  material, 
and  fittings  to  make  a strong  pipe  frame  16  feet  long.  The  constant  use  which  this  type  of  apparatus  receives 
in  public  playgrounds,  the  number  of  children  that  find  a resting  place  on  it  at  one  time,  is  sufficient  to  warrant 
the  best  of  everything  in  its  general  construction. 

Boards  cannot  be  detached  from  the  pipe,  but  have  means  for  shifting  the  point  of  fulcrum.  The  ends  are 
nicely  shaped,  all  comers  and  edges  well  rounded,  and  strong  handles  enable  the  child  to  firmly  hold  its  seat 
and  maintain  an  upright  position. 

No.  L.  See-Saw  Outfit  of  Four  Boards  and  Fittings,  no  pipe,  $60.00.  No.  LB.  See-Saw  Board,  Complete.  Each,  $12.00 

Prices  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight:  Outfit  L,  460  lbs.:  See -Saw  Board  only.  80  lbs. 

Pipe  required:  l piece  3-in.  pipe.  16  feel  long,  no  threads;  1 piece  3-in.  pipe,  3 feet  6 inches  long,  no  threads;  4 pieces  2-in.  pipe, 


NOTE.-For  playgrounds  in  far  distant  points,  where  the  item  of  freight  would  be  very  excessive,  we  will  supply  plans  of  the  board,  with  full  specifications,  that  these  might  be  properly  gotten 

out  at  a local  mill.  Prices  of  necessary  hardware  quoted  on  request. 


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PORTABLE  SEE-SAW  This  See-Saw  was  originally  designed  for  the  Boston  School 
Department,  to  use  in  schoolyard  playgrounds,  where  it  was  desirable  to  remove  the  apparatus 
from  time  to  time.  It  consists  of  an  iron,  bell-shaped  casting,  with  a hinge-joint  at  the  top  and  a 
clamping  spider  on  the  inside  to  fasten  the  three  legs  in  place.  The  spider  is  adjusted  by  means 
of  one  central  bolt,  and  all  legs  are  fastened  at  the  one  operation.  The  legs  are  made  of  pipe, 
with  round  iron  knobs  on  the  ends.  The  axle-bearing  is  steel.  The  plate  on  the  under  side 

of  the  board  is  made  wide  and  long  to  give  broad  contact,  and  is  extra  strong.  The  board  is  ^ 

made  of  selected  Oregon  fir,  12  feet  long,  rounded  ends  and  rounded  comers. 

No.  PS.  Portable  See-Saw.  Complete,  $12.00 

Price  f.o.b,  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  90  lbs. 

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Detail  showing  iron  step  protectors  and 
malleable  hinged  lop  plate. 


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Spalding  All  - Steel  Apparatus  for  the  Playground 


SPALDING  SLIDES 

All  children  relish  the  sensation  of  speed.  Certain  pieces  of  playground  apparatus  appeal  most  strongly  in  this  direction,  and  such  pieces 
are  most  magnetic  in  drawing  children  to  them.  The  Slide  is  a prime  favorite,  and  particularly  to  be  commended  for  its  capacity  of  accommoda- 
tion and  its  ready  adjustment  to  all  sizes,  ages  and  kinds. 

Naturally  much  use  and  some  abuse  makes  necessary  the  best  of  construction.  Herein  the  Spalding  Steel  Slide  excels.  The  bedway  is 
lined  with  galvanized  sheet  steel  its  full  length.  No  cross  seams.  The  curve  is  properly  proportioned  to  force  a correct  take-off  without  injury  to 
the  spine.  Joints  are  closed  so  that  malicious  persons  cannot  drive  glass,  metal,  slivers,  etc.,  thro  the  bedway  to  cause  hurt.  A malleable  iron 
apron  takes  the  wear  of  the  feet  at  the  top.  Corrugated  iron  treads  protect  the  steps.  The  sides  of  ladder  are  holled  through  to  prevent  spreading, 
The  metal  guard  rails  are  made  of  i-inch  pipe,  galvanized. 

We  now  manufacture  these  slides  in  several  styles:  for  small  children,  a larger  size  for  older  boys  and  girls,  and  long  slides  for  attachment 
to  pipe  frames. 

No.  CS.  16-foot  Slide,  8-foot  stairs,  complete.  $60.00  No.  AS.  24-fool  Slide,  I 2-foot  stairs,  complete,  $100.00 

No.  XA.  Long  Slide  and  retard  table,  with  steps  and  guard  rails.  For  attachment  to  pipe  frame  14  feet  high,  $125.00 

See  pages  10  and  II. 

No.  A.  Long  Chute.  Steel  Ladder  and  Guards.  For  attachment  to  pipe  frame  1 4 or  16  feet  high,  $142.00 

See  page  26. 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  weights:  No.  CS  Slide,  400  lbs.;  No.  AS  Slide.  800  lbs.,  No.  XA  Slide,  800  lbs..  No.  A Long  Chute,  etc.,  050  lbs. 


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GIANT  STRIDE  The  popularity  of  this  piece  of  appa- 
ratus is  its  strongest  endorsement.  As  a promoter  of  fun  and 
as  an  exerciser  it  ranks  among  the  select.  The  use  of  chain 
connections  and  our  flexible  drop-forged  ladders  makes  it  proof 
against  the  mishaps  common  to  cheaper  apparatus.  The  head- 
piece  revolves  on  ball  bearings  and  is  mounted  on  an  upright 
of  4-inch  pipe.  The  upright  stands  twelve  feet  above  ground 
and  is  grouted  in  cement  to  a depth  of  four  feet. 

No.  X-3.  Giant  Stride,  complete  with  Six  Ladders 

with  pipe  upright $45.00 

No.  X-4.  Head  and  Six  Ladders,  and  base  flange 

\vithout  pipe  upright 35.00 

No.  X-5.  Head  only.  15.00' 

Prices  (.o.b.  Chicopee,  Mess.,  and  subject  to  discount. 

Shipping  Weight:  Head  only,  50  lbs.;  Head  piece  and  Six  Ladders.  150  lbs.; 

Complete  with  pipe,  350  lbs. 

Special  NOTE-Owing  to  weight  of  4-in.  iron  pipe,  we  recommend  purchase  of  pipe 
locally  whert  apparatus  is  to  be  shipped  to  distant  points.  Our  fittings  are  easily 
applied  without  need  of  special  machine  work. 

SPECIFICATIONS:  I piece  4-in.  galvanized  steel  pipe,  16  feet  long,  no  threads. 


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•■NEWCOMB” 

A GAME  FOR  THE  GYMNASIUM  AND  PLAYGROUND 
Copyriithted  by  Miu  CLARA  C-  BAER.  1695-191 1 

This  game,  originally  played  at  Newcomb  College.  Tulane 
University  of  Louisiana,  New  Orleans,  was  the  result  of  an 
effort,  on  the  part  of  the  Director  of  Gymnastics.  Miss  Clara 
G.  Baer,  to  place  before  her  students  a game  that  could  be 
easily  arranged,  could  include  any  number  of  students,  could 
be  played  in  any  designated  time  and  in  any  available  space. 

This  elasticity  with  regard  to  time,  space,  and  number  of 
players,  makes  the  game  particularly  attractive  to  playgrounds, 
and  the  quality  of  the  game  itself  insures  its  popularity.  A set 
of  rules  with  playing  diagram  is  furnished  with  each  outfit. 

We  have  obtained  from  Miss  Baer  the  exclusive  right  to  manufacture  and  sell  the  game  of  Newcomb,  and  in  the  equipment  illustrated  we 
feel  that  all  requirements  have  been  met  in  the  production  of  that  which  is  called  upon  to  stand  the  severest  possible  tests. 

The  rope  is  adjustably  connected  with  the  posts  so  that  the  varying  adjustments  called  for  under  different  ages  of  children  can  be  secured, 
and  this  is  perfected  in  a way  that  gives  utmost  convenience  in  handling,  without  loose  or  detachable  parts. 

There  is  nothing  to  get  out  of  order.  Permanency  is  assured.  Posts  and  braces  are  wrought  iron  pipe,  substantial  and  strong.  All  parts 
are  hot  galvanized. 

The  game  may  be  played  with  the  regulation  Basket  Ball. 

OUTDOOR  NEWCOMB.  Price.  $35.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mess.,  and  subjecl  to  discount. 

Approximate  Shipping  Weight.  175  lbs. 


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BASKET  BALL  BACKSTOPS— PERFORATED  STEEL  In  equipping  some  of  the  Chicago 
playgrounds,  and  in  other  places  where  we  had  a high  wind  to  contend  with,  we  adopted  a 
perforated  steel  backstop.  This  gives  the  smooth  surface  of  solid  wood,  as  it  is  strongly  framed, 
cuts  down  greatly  the  wind  resistance,  and  is  weatherproof.  Wire  mesh  stretches  out  and  is 
not  satisfactory.  Backstops  are  galvanized,  goals  black  — a good  target.  Furnished  complete 
with  pair  of  Official  Basket  Ball  Goals.  The  special  flange  we  supply  prevents  turning  of  upright. 
Two  pieces  of  3-inch  galvanized  sleel  pipe,  16  feet  long,  without  threads,  should  be  purchased  locally. 

No.X-60.  Basket  Ball  Backstops,  Perforated  Sleel.  Complete  with  goals  and  all  fillings,  no  pipe.  Pair,  *40.00 
Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  200  lbs. 

BASKET  BALL  BACKSTOPS- WOODEN  To  those  desiring  regulation  wooden  back- 
stops, we  can  supply  them  with  malleable  clamps  to  fit  3-inch  pipe  uprights.  These  backstops 
are  substantially  made,  with  strong  reinforcements  on  the  back,  furnished  complete  with  pair  of 
Official  Basket  Ball  Goals.  The  special  flange  we  supply  prevents  turning  of  upright  in  the  cement. 
Two  pieces  of  3-inch  galvanized  steel  pipe,  16  feet  long,  wiihoul  threads,  should  be  purchased  locally. 

No.  X- 160.  Basket  Ball  Backstops.  Wooden.  Complete  with  goals  and  all  fittings,  no  pipe.  Pair.  $25.00 
Price  f.o.b,  Chicopee.  Mass.,  and  subject  to  discount.  Shipping  Weight,  150  lbs. 


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CANVAS  PLAYGROUND  BALLS 

PATENTED 

LIGHT- SOFT- SAFE 

Economy  is  comparative.  In  permanent  institutions 
economy  exists  only  where  you  get  the  best  and  most 
durable  service.  Playgrounds  are  permanent:  their  games 
go  on  indefinitely.  The  application  of  the  truism  is  obvious. 

Our  patented  seam  Canvas  Playground  Balls  are  the 
most  durable  balls  for  playground  use.  Canvas  itself  is  dur- 
able, but  without  the  patented  tape  binding  it  would  not  hold 
the  stitchings.  The  exposed  stitchings  are  similar  to  those 
in  a regular  bail  and  are  there  to  hold  the  cover  on  during  its 
manufacture.  These  are  supplementary  to  the  fundamental 
stitches  that  are  concealed  under  the  tape.  These  keep 
the  ball  from  ripping  long  after  the  regular  stitches  have 
broken.  In  brief,  this  patented  seam  gives  the  wear  of  the 
regular  ball  plus  the  added  life  due  to  the  hidden  stitch. 

The  growing  popularity  of  Medicine  Ball  games  leads  us 
to  call  particular  attention  to  this  article  and  emphasize  its 
possibilities  in  the  playground. 


No.  2PG, 
No.  3PG. 
No.  9PG. 
No.  12PG. 
No.  1 7PG. 
No.  VPG. 


Medicine  Ball.  Medium  weight.  . Each,  $5.00  Net 

Medicine  Bali,  Light  weight.  ...  '*  4.00  Net 

Base  Ball  ( 9 in.).  Regular  Base  Bali  size.  " 1.00  Net 

Base  Ball  ( 1 2 in.), Official  Playground  size.  “ 1.25  Net 

Base  Ball  (I  7 in.),  Indoor  Base  Ball  size.  '*  1.50  Net 

Volley  Ball,  Regulation  size.  ...  “ 3.50  Net 


TETHER  TENNIS  AND  VOLLEY  BALL 

Our  Tether  Tennis  Pole  and  Volley  Ball  Posts  for  play- 
ground use  are  made  of  2-inch  galvanized  iron  pipe,  and  are 
to  be  set  three  feet  in  the  ground. 


No.  TP.  Tether  Tennis  Pole.  Galvanized.  . .Each,  $10.00 
No.  OPG.  Tether  Ball  and  Cord.  . . . . " 1.00  Net 

No.  5.  Tether  Ball  Marking  Ropes.  . . Set,  1. 00  Net 

No.  VP.  Volley  Ball  Posts,  Galvanized.  . Pair,  10.00 

No.  VN.  Volley  Ball  Nets,  Tarred Each,  5,00 


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THE  FIGHTING  DUMMY 


Patented  March  22.  1910; 

October  31.  1911 

Here’s  a “fighter"  that  always  “comes 
back" — you  do  not  always  know  how — 
that  trains  the  eye.  mind  and  muscle, 
but  he  won’t  stay  down  unless  you  sit 
on  him,  and  he’ll  give  more  exercise 
and  fun  than  any  other  piece  of  gym- 
nasium apparatus  you’ve  ever  seen. 

He  consists  of  an  inflated  figure  about 
man’s  size,  covered  with  heavy  brown 
canvas,  mounted  on  a hidden  steel  frame, 
and  fastened  (removably)  to  a heavy 
bowl  shaped  iron  base. 

Many  can  gather  around  for  fistic 
encounter,  and  all  will  be  kept  busy. 

He’s  good. 

No.  D.  Fighting  Dummy.  $50.00 

Price  f.o.b.  Chicopee.  Mass. 

Shipping  Weight.  190  lbs. 


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FITTINGS  Our  Special  Pipe  Fittings  are  exceptionally  strong  and  designed  to  permit  ease  of  handling 
when  assembling.  We  have  used  this  style  of  fitting  for  twenty  years  with  absolute  success,  and  consider  it,  as 
a type,  the  best  fitting  for  the  purpose  it  is  possible  to  adopt.  Threaded  connections,  such  as  are  used  by  pipe- 
fitters. are  extremely  difficult  to  handle,  and  their  ultimate  cost  is  greater  in  consequence.  Slight  variations  in 
lengths  of  pipe  mean  trouble  in  squaring  and  plumbing  the  frame.  Threads,  not  being  protected  with  the  gal- 
vanized finish,  form  pockets  for  rust.  Crossed  threads,  jammed  threads  and  similar  annoyances  spell  increased 
expense  of  installation,  eliminated  in  the  use  of  our  fittings.  Figures  prove  their  economy.  We  use  one  fitting 
for  joints  of  various  combinations,  cutting  the  number  of  parts  to  the  minimum  and  adding  symmetry  of  design. 

The  Spalding  Fitting  is  more  of  a conneclion  than  a support,  being  so  designed  that  pipe  supports  pipe 
(see  illustrations)  and  the  fitting  acts  principally  as  a tie.  This  distributes  the  strain  to  the  strongest  part  of  the 
frame.  There  are  no  threaded  joints.  All  pipe  is  held  by  clamp  screws  with  rounded  heads,  free  from  sharp 
corners  or  edges,  absolutely  positive  in  their  application. 


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Center  Run  for  Travel- 
ing Ring  Pipe,  3-inch 
pipe.  Each.  $4.00 


No.  F-1.  Single  Tee.  for  3-inch 
pipe.  . ^ch,  $3.50 
No.  F-3.  Single  Tee,  for  3-inch 
top  pipe,  2-inch  pipe 
upright.  Eiach,$3.25 


No.  F-2.  Single  Elbow,  for  3- 
inch  pipe.  Each,  $3.50 
No.  F-1 4.  Single  Elbow,  for  3-in. 

top  pipe,  2-inch  pipe 
upright.  . Each,  $3.25 


No.  F-5.  End  Run  for  Travel- 
ing Ring  Pipe.  3-inch 
pipe.  . Each.  $4.00 


No.  F-32.  Base  Flange,  for  2-inch 
pipe.  Each,  60  cents 
No.  F-33.  Base  Flange,  for  3-inch 
pipe.  Each,  75  cents 
No.  F-34.  Base  Flange,  for  4-inch 
pipe.  . Each,  $1.50 


No.  F-4.  Double  Elbow,  for  3-inch 
pipe Each,  $4.00 


No.  F-52.  Center  Spread  Fitting  for 
3-in.  pipe  beam  and  2-inch  pipe 
uprights Each,  $6.00 


No.  F-1 3.  Heavy  Pipe  Clamp 
for  Flexible  Ladders, 
etc.  Each,  $1.00 
No.  F-38.  Light  Pipe  Clamp, 
for  Box  Chair  Swings, 
etc.  Each.  75  cents 


No.  F-22.  Tee  Clamp.  3-in.  pipe 
clamp,  3-in.  pipe  out- 
let. . . Each,  $3.50 
No.  F-23.  Tee  Clamp.  2-in.  pipe 
clamp,  3-in.  pipe  out- 
let. . . Each,  $3.50 


Combination  Center 
Fitting,3-in. pipe  beam, 
2-inch  pipe  uprights. 

Eiach.  $6.00 


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SINGLE  BRACE  CLAMP 
Made  to  clamp  3-inch  pipe 
upright  and  to  receive  a 
2- inch  brace  connection. 
No.  F-1  1.  Complete  with  one 
screw  cap  plug  for  2-inch 
pipe  brace.  Each,  $2.00 


DOUBLE  BRACE  CLAMP 
Made  to  clamp  3-inch  pipe  upright  and 
to  receive  two  2-inch  brace  connections. 


No.  F-12.  Complete  with  two  screw  cap  plugs 
for  2-inch  pipe  brace.  Each,  $2.50 
No.  F-46.  Double  Brace  Clamp,  similar  to  above, 
to  clamp  2-inch  pipe  instead  of 

3-inch Each,  $2.50 


TRIPLE  BRACE  CLAMP 
Made  to  clamp  3-inch  pipe  upright  and 
to  receive  three  2-inch  brace  connections. 
No.  F-47.  Complete  with  three  screw  cap  plugs 
for  2-inch  pipe  brace.  Each,  $3.00 
No.  F-45,  Triple  Brace  Clamp,  similar  to  above, 
to  clamp  2-inch  pipe  instead  of 
3-inch Each,  $3.00 


Under  certain  conditions  it  is  desirable  to 
brace  or  reinforce  corner  connections ; for 
this  purpose  we  have  designed  this  fitting. 
No.  F-1  7.  Corner  Brace.  Each,  $3.00 


No.  F-30.  Crown  Plate,  for  2-inch 
pipe.  Each.  40  cents 
No.  F-28.  Crown  Plate,  for  3-inch 
pipe.  Each,  50  cents 


_ OFFSET  PLUGS 

Used  to  brace  Traveling  Ring  pipe  to  cross  pipes  upon  which  it  rests. 
The  amount  of  offset  is  one-half  the  diameter  of  pipe.  By  turning  one  plug 
up  and  the  other  down  the  distance  between  pipe  centers  is  equalized  and 
permits  the  use  of  regular  Brace  Clamps  F-1  I and  F-12  as  shown  above. 
No.  F-39.  Offset  Plugs.  Pair.  $1.00 


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This  group  of  pictures  illustrates  the  use  of  special  socket  apparatus  in  school  and  municipal  gymnasiums,  where  storage  space  for 
apparatus  not  in  use  is  at  a premium.  It  will  be  observed  that  the  heavier  pieces  of  apparatus  are  stored  compactly  on  wall  racks  specially 
designed  for  them,  with  great  saving  of  space.  We  are  at  all  times  glad  to  submit  plans  and  specifications  for  interior  equipments. 

A special  Catalog  of  Indoor  Gymnasium  Apparatus  will  be  sent  upon  request. 

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No.  313  PublicSchoolsAthleticLeague 
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No.  314  Girts’  Athletica 
No.  308  Official  Handbook  New  York 
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Bell  Drills 

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No.  328  Exercises  on  the  Parallel  Bars 
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Chairs  and  Ladders 
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No.  345  Official  Handbook  I.  C.  A.  A. 
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Busy  Men  (giene 

No.  208  Physical  Education  and  Hy- 
No.  149  Scientific  Physical  Training 
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No.  238  Muscle  Building  (ning 

No.  234  SchoolTacticsandMazeRun- 
No.  261  Tensing  Exercises  [tics 

No.  285  Health  by  Muscular  Gymnas- 
No.  325  Twenty-Minute  Exercises 
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